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Members of MEN put in flooring for a house they helped build for Habitat for Humanity on Sept. 28, 2019. 

Get to know your MEN: Male Empowerment Network

Kennedi Combs Diversity reporter October 8, 2019

MEN, or Male Empowerment Network, is one of the most well known black organizations on Kent’s campus. Spearheaded by NJ Akbar, assistant dean in the University College, in 2010, MEN has made a name...

The Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising at Kent State University announced the appointment of Louise Valentine as its new director. Valentine will hold the Peg’s Foundation Endowed Leadership Chair. She most recently served as professor and chair of design at the University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Scotland, U.K.

Kent State announces new director of School of Fashion Design and Merchandising

Kent State announced Louise Valentine as the new director of the Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising. Valentine, an applied design researcher, recently served...

Attendees had the chance to see training equipment. 

Aeronautics expo returns to Kent State

Nick Lavrisiuk September 8, 2019

Planes, helicopters and exhibits populated the Kent State University Airport on Sept. 7 at the annual Aeronautics and Engineering Expo.The event, hosted by the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE),...

New Academic Center takes off at Kent State Airport

Nick Lavrisiuk and Erin Simonek September 7, 2019

New Academic Center opens at Kent State AirportFedEx Aeronautics Academic Center takes off at the Kent State Airport from Erin Simonek on Vimeo.Kent State’s new aeronautics facility is officially open...

Pilots return to their friends and family after an air show at the Kent State FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center grand opening on Sept. 6, 2019. 

New Academic Center takes off at Kent State Airport

Nick Lavrisiuk and Erin Simonek September 7, 2019

New Academic Center opens at Kent State AirportFedEx Aeronautics Academic Center takes off at the Kent State Airport from Erin Simonek on Vimeo.Kent State’s new aeronautics facility is officially open...

Neuroscience Major

Neuroscience degree offered beginning Fall 2019

Paige Bennett November 1, 2018

The College of Arts and Sciences will begin offering a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience in Fall 2019.Expanding the neuroscience program has been one of university’s goals for over 25 years, James...

Mark Mistur, the dean of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, poses for a photo in a meeting room in the architecture building on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018.

Kent State’s CAED dean named one of top 25 architecture educators in US

Alexandra Sobczak October 13, 2018

By 8 a.m., architecture students have seen Dean Mark Mistur well into his first cup of coffee for the day. While working on their projects late into the night, students have seen Mistur leave his office...

Photo of David Dees

East Liverpool campus, Salem campus selects Dees as new dean

Lydia Taylor May 16, 2017

Kent State’s East Liverpool and Salem campuses selected David Dees as the new dean and chief administrative officer, according to an email sent to faculty by Vice President of System Integration Nathan...

James Hannon

College of Health, Education and Human Services selects new dean

Hannah Wagner February 28, 2017

Kent State's College of Education, Health and Human Services announced the new dean on Monday.James Hannon, a current professor and assistant dean of Academic Affairs and Research for the College of Physical...

Amy Reynolds is the dean of the College of Communication, or CCI.

CCI dean elevates local radio to new heights

Henry Palattella January 29, 2017

During the week, Amy Reynolds makes her presence known on Kent State's campus as the dean of Kent State's College of Communication and Information (CCI).But for five minutes every Saturday morning, Reynolds'...

Photo courtesy of Kent State University.

Assistant dean of graduate studies takes position at new school

Andrew Keiper March 1, 2016

The assistant dean of the Division of Graduate Studies at Kent State for the past six years, Kate McAnulty, had her last day on Monday, as she leaves the university to hold a role at California Institute...

Denise Seachrist

Seachrist to serve as Dean of KSU Stark

Alyssa Ronyak February 2, 2016

Denise A. Seachrist was named the new dean of Kent State Stark campus on Feb. 1. Seachrist's history with the university goes back nearly 30 years. During that time, she has been associated with both...